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This document describes the prerequisites for using the Maps JavaScript API, how to enable it,
and then how to make an authenticated request.
checklist
Ensure that you meet the prerequisites.
settings
Enable the API in your Google Cloud project.
verified_user
Configure an API key to make an authenticated API request.
Prerequisites
This setup procedure requires that you have an existing Google Cloud Account and
Google Cloud project with billing enabled.
You should also be familiar with how you are charged for using the Maps JavaScript API.
If billing is already enabled for the selected project, and you only have a single
billing account, then the Billing page opens.
If you have multiple billing accounts, select Go to linked billing account
to see the details about the billing account associated with the project.
If a billing account exists but is not associated with the project, you are prompted to
link a billing account with the project.
If no billing account exists, or you want to create a new billing a account,
select Manage Billing Accounts to create a new billing account. For more
information, see
Create a new self-serve Cloud Billing account.
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